Landsatsarjan

Landsatsarjan is a collaborative project involving a series of Earth-observing satellites operated by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. The program began with the launch of Landsat 1 in 1972 and has since continued with subsequent missions, each improving upon the capabilities of its predecessors. These satellites are designed to collect data about Earth's land surface from a near-polar orbit.

The primary objective of the Landsatsarjan program is to provide continuous, long-term monitoring of land resources and environmental changes. The data collected by Landsat satellites are used for a wide range of applications, including agriculture monitoring, forest management, geological exploration, water resource assessment, and urban planning. The spectral bands captured by the sensors allow scientists to differentiate between various land cover types, track changes over time, and understand ecological processes.

Over its decades of operation, the Landsatsarjan program has amassed an unparalleled archive of Earth imagery. This extensive historical record is invaluable for studying long-term trends and the impacts of human activities and natural phenomena on the planet. The program has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of Earth systems and supporting informed decision-making for sustainable land management. Future Landsat missions are planned to ensure the continued availability of this critical Earth observation data.